No. 11 – Chicago Bears (from New York Giants) – Justin Fields (QB)
When the Bears signed Andy Dalton, it was assumed that he would be the team’s Week 1 starter. The plot thickens dramatically with Fields now joining Dalton and Nick Foles in the quarterback room. Fields was rated by many as the No. 2 quarterback coming into this draft and the Bears made their move to go up and get their guy. At 6’3″ and 227 pounds, Fields is a big quarterback with elite athleticism. If he’s able to secure the Bears’ starting spot, he’ll make for a very enticing fantasy play given his rushing upside.
CHICAGO TRADED UP!
CHICAGO TRADED UP!
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
Nope. https://t.co/1BPig6B1np
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
Early indication is the #Bears fans are happy with the Justin Fields pick. @MikeTagliereNFL @KyleYNFL pic.twitter.com/FAA3WV8klF
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
No. 12 – Dallas Cowboys (from Philadelphia Eagles via Miami Dolphins via San Francisco 49ers) – Micah Parsons (LB)
Despite losing Dak Prescott for most of the season last year, the Dallas defense was one of the main storylines for the team. Sean Lee is retiring, and Leighton Vander Esch has dealt with a number of injuries, so Parsons comes in as an immediate starter and potential leader of a new-look defense in Dallas.
The #Cowboys take the LB they targeted and were slated to take at No. 10 almost no matter what: #PSU LB Micah Parsons at No. 12. Parsons told me last night he looked forward to tackling Zeke Elliott in practice. Fun times.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2021
Cowboys’ new LB Micah Parsons: 94.8 run-defense grade in 2019.
Highest by a LB since 2014. pic.twitter.com/3WuP22F9bf
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 30, 2021
